Finally Did It!
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- russelljackson
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Finally Did It!
Well, after lurking around here for several years picking up all the info I could. We finally pulled the trigger on our first boat. It's a 2013 SouthBay 522SL, tritoon with a 150hp Yamaha. We're super happy. This boat had absolutely everything we were looking for. It's currently in a slip on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA. We have a lot to learn and looked like circus clowns trying to get the cover on it today. Thank you guys for ALL your input and help. Also, big thanks to the guys at Gainesville Marina who really made us feel like family. Sales was great, the on water orientation was terrific. Great guys up there.
2013 SouthBay 522SLTT
Yamaha 150 4 Stroke
Canton, GA
Yamaha 150 4 Stroke
Canton, GA
- HandymanHerb
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Re: Finally Did It!
That looks very nice !!!
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2001 Sun Tracker 30' Party Hut
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2001 Sun Tracker 30' Party Hut
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Re: Finally Did It!
Beautiful boat... Congratulations....
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
- 68dodgeramman
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Re: Finally Did It!
Congrats! Beautiful boat!!
2014 Xcursion X23RF "Tooned Out"
XS tube pkg.
150hp Evinrude ETEC
XS tube pkg.
150hp Evinrude ETEC
Re: Finally Did It!
Very nice boat, in a nice marina--on a great lake.
Since I have covered storage, I only use my mooring cover seasonally--November to April. They're such a pain to install, and it takes a very strong grip to get the snaps snapped.
Since I have covered storage, I only use my mooring cover seasonally--November to April. They're such a pain to install, and it takes a very strong grip to get the snaps snapped.
'12 Bennington 24' SSLX Yamaha 150
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Re: Finally Did It!
Very nice toon!
2002 playcraft extreme,26', I/O, 498 ci, 625 hp, 580 ft pounds of torgue, Dart alluminum heads, holly 850 carb, bravo XR drive. GPS 76 mph.
- NonHyphenAmerican
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Re: Finally Did It!
Enjoy the toon.
Be sure to have the "Admiral" help you "Christen" it in an appropriate manner!
Be sure to have the "Admiral" help you "Christen" it in an appropriate manner!
[color=#FF0000][b]22' G3 SunCatcher V22F
Yamaha F-90
Tooning on El Dorado Reservoir[/b][/color]
Yamaha F-90
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Re: Finally Did It!
very nice!
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
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God Bless America
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God Bless America
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Re: Finally Did It!
Great pics, Welcome aboard. Those rear facing lounges would be great for watching you tubers or skiers which 150hp should pull nicely!
Glenn
Glenn
2008 SunTracker Regency Party Barge 22 with lifting strakes
2008 Mercury 115 4 stroke
2008 Mercury 115 4 stroke
Re: Finally Did It!
Nice ride! How does she run?
1999 Active Thunder Tantrum 550HP 502CI
2010 Crestliner 2365 Batata Bay w/115 Honda
2010 Crestliner 2365 Batata Bay w/115 Honda
Re: Finally Did It!
Nice boat
2010 Berkshire 200 CL with a 50hp bf 4 stroke Merc
2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport
"You can go through life half-heartedly and still succeed"
2006 Sea Ray 185 Sport
"You can go through life half-heartedly and still succeed"
- Capt Sully
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Re: Finally Did It!
You did good
2012 Xcurison X23C
Yamaha 90 hp 4 stroke
Dual axle full bunk trailer ready to go
All pulled with Z71 4WD Silverado
Maritime mobile KD4LZL
Lake Allatoona, NW Ga.
FVC USCG Auxiliary
Vietnam 66 / 67
Yamaha 90 hp 4 stroke
Dual axle full bunk trailer ready to go
All pulled with Z71 4WD Silverado
Maritime mobile KD4LZL
Lake Allatoona, NW Ga.
FVC USCG Auxiliary
Vietnam 66 / 67
- russelljackson
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Re: Finally Did It!
Thanks guys! We took her out last night for our first sundown cruise. Very nice, will bring dinner next time.
It's topping out at about 35mph with the 150hp. With the tritoon and the power assist steering, it will turn on a dime. The last time I drove a boat, I was on my dad's knee, so I'm just taking it super easy right now, staying out of everybody's way, learning where I can go and can't go. My docking ability though… not so pretty.
It's topping out at about 35mph with the 150hp. With the tritoon and the power assist steering, it will turn on a dime. The last time I drove a boat, I was on my dad's knee, so I'm just taking it super easy right now, staying out of everybody's way, learning where I can go and can't go. My docking ability though… not so pretty.
2013 SouthBay 522SLTT
Yamaha 150 4 Stroke
Canton, GA
Yamaha 150 4 Stroke
Canton, GA
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Re: Finally Did It!
Congratulations! We just bought a used boat from someone on Lake Lanier. What a beautiful lake! Ours was sitting in a slip at Sunrise Cove. I was surprised at how inexpensive slip rental is there. It's more expensive up here in Indiana.
2011 Ford F150 Supercrew
2005 JC Suntoon 23TT with Honda 150hp
**Thrilled to own our first boat**
2005 JC Suntoon 23TT with Honda 150hp
**Thrilled to own our first boat**